Years ago I worked with Fite & O'Brien for my divorce, they had a new young lawyer on the firms…read moreteam, Don Anderson. His fellowship with these women seeded a lifelong ability of great human skills required to balance the goals of the client with the law, directed, focused and clarity of issues often not understood by the client. with both litigation (or mediation themes) balanced with kindness. His skill, a brilliant, no nonsense approach saved me time, money and most importantly, emotional waste. He's been an advocate for me twice now (and my sister in law) in cases which were the most stressful times in our lives, calmly lowers the distraction with critical clarity and best outcomes for us both. I'm ever grateful for a professional relationship begun so many years ago continues to support me thoughtfully, professionally, with clear knowledge of the ever changing law, handled expeditiously with kindness, and generous comforting spirit. I wholeheartedly highly recommend Don Anderson of Kelly, Burnes Danker and Luu Sincerel, Ellen Brooks

Do not waste your money on this firm. They are unqualified attorneys who have their own agenda and…read morenot you or your childs best interest. I retained this firm for custody and child support. I have had an ongoing open case with DCSE for arrearages in the tens of thousands. Rather than see the trial through she opted to settle for less than half of what is owed. She did not file what was asked in the amount of dollars owed and left it as 50% of all child related expenses. The father is now behind 8 months once again which always leads back to court. This is what they want, so you will continue to retain them and spend your life savings. Then a court hearing was scheduled in November of last year for August of this year giving this girm ample time to prepare. Once again I could not reach them for over a month asking how do we prepare. Discovery was due and instead of admitting to failure they decided to drop my case one month before the trial date. I was forced to retain a real attorney however the damage was done. Since no evidence was submitted to the courts, trial was postponed and removed from the docket. They didn't even have a file for my case. They sent over next to nothing when requested by my new firm. Now we have to re-submit filings and most likely wait another 8 months for a trial date available. Save your time and hard earned money for a firm who takes your childs best interest seriously!!

The best part of my experience, and the highlight of the entire experience was the initial…read moreconsultation with Soo. She gave excellent direction and fully explained all options available. After this, I was assigned to another attorney within the firm. The representation itself was fine, but I did feel that there was unneeded back-and-forth at times, with each message being billed at a rate of 6 minutes, it all adds up. The tipping point was when I emailed asking if we could reach out to the other party's representation and also asked if there were any strategies to move toward a resolution. I received a response stating "It is good to hear from you. It probably makes sense for you to reach out to [other party regarding my question] and the need to reach a resolution. If you are able to reach an agreement, then we can help you to memorialize its terms." I was surprised when I was charged for this, and when I asked if I was being charged, I was ignored. Finally, when I asked to end my relationship with the firm and requested a refund of my retainer, the amount billed for the aforementioned email response was deducted. While it was only ~$40, my question was not even answered. I was offered a 15 minute consultation at a later time, but since I'm no longer a client, asked if that was something I would even be able to use. A week later and I have not received a response. I would be cautious of this firm if your situation is not cut and dry and to whom you are assigned. In my experience, Soo Keithley is fantastic, but others may leave you wanting for more.

I had a long relationship with Soo and her firm for representation in my divorce issues. I…read morerecommend you look elsewhere. Let's just say I have experience now with other divorce attorneys in the area, and it's worth your time to keep looking because you can do much better. A lot of the other posters' negative experiences with Soo and her firm are very familiar and similar to my own. In my opinion, professionalism is a huge issue with this firm. Ultimately and I cannot emphasize this enough -- this firm became just as, if not more, stressful to deal with than the high conflict divorce I was embroiled in. And that is not a feeling you want with your attorney who is supposed to advocate for your interests.

2 stars This Attorney has been deceptI've in what I would…read morehave to owe. He said I'd owe 3000$ but I checked my balance after a payment plan and it said over 5 grand!! And this is AFTER I Have been making payments for the past 10 months!!

I setup an appointment with this Graham law firm for today 8/12/2025 at 3:30. The appointment was…read moresetup on July 10th to discuss some real estate concerns my father has with his property. The appointment was scheduled for 8/5/2025 at 3:30 on my calendar. I called on 8/5/2025, I was told that the appointment is scheduled for 8/12/2025, today at 3:30. I called today 8/12/205 at 3:30. I was told that the attorney is not available and is not accepting new cases. They recommended me to another attorney. This law firm was from another attorney's recommendation. I am sharing this so that anyone considering using this law firm beware of waiting approximately 6 weeks for a scheduled appointment only to told that the attorney is not available and not taking additional cases.

They never called me back. I did talk to someone saying they were passing my info to the lawyer in…read morethe office that handled health care issues. But nothing. I've since moved in to another lawyer more responsive

I hired Kidwell and Kent in 2016 to do my will, PoA and Advance Medical Directive, and I'm happy…read morewith what they did. However, now I'm constantly getting spam emails from John Kidwell at Kinnect Advisors, trying to sell me wealth management services. I wonder how Kinnect Advisors got my email. Update: Received another spam; downgraded to 1 star.

John Cowherd of Cowherd PLC is a highly knowledgeable and professional attorney with strong…read moreexpertise in real estate and landlord-tenant matters. He provides clear, practical legal guidance and is effective in handling complex property disputes. I appreciated his straightforward approach and deep understanding of Virginia property law. Highly recommended for anyone dealing with HOA, construction, or landlord-tenant issues. The initial consultation is of a great value.

John represented my family on several landlord-tenant matters. He is very professional, responsive,…read moreand easy to work with. He has an keen eye for finding practical solutions to resolve the disputes and always tries to obtain cost-effective results for his clients. Last but not the least, his rates are extremely reasonable for the value he brings to his clients. Highly recommended!

Very knowledgeable and professional service. I highly recommend this business for your legal needs.read more

There are plenty of lawyers in northern Virginia. Sometimes it seems they are as abundant as the…read morehills. This can be a good thing, yet how do you narrow down your search, to find the right one? There is the net, sources offline to find lawyers, and even word of mouth. Rarely do I give anyone or anything five stars here. Yet I'm proud of what Dan has done for me, in a rather unusual family case, and am glad to give him a complete recommendation. He covers all areas of the law, but is knowledgeable, easy to communicate with, and is also extremely bright. Dan found information that other attorneys didn't, and he is the best guide for you with the Virginia court system. That alone is a jungle. Not sure if it's because of commonwealth laws or what, but Dan is able to wade through the minutiae quickly. This sharpness is guaranteed to help you, as you want top notch legal support for important matters in the ride of life. I would say hire him, but if you do visit lawyers to decide which one, please add him to your list. He is very responsible, as well as being responsive. I like his demeanor in and out of court. He's a family man, and this comes in handy too, as the way he handles information and witnesses is comprehensive. If you need a lawyer, this is the one you should have in your corner. He has impeccable communication skills, and also is incredible calming clients down. Court is a stressful place. I cannot lie, as having been through other challenges, this case has been up there with overall concerns. Dan has moved mountains, even in covid, to make sure that one person was going to be in the best situation possible. That alone is peace of mind, and things are better due to Dans efforts. Definitely in your search whether criminal or civil cases, this is one attorney you'll want to consider in your and this is meant, vital search for your or others best interests being represented. I've worked with other attorneys, and Dan got results, which is very impressive. Thank you to Dan, as he makes sure your interests are represented fully, and he's no empty suit when it's court time.

I had a consultation with Lee Berlik to discuss a threat I received for a completely frivolous…read morelawsuit. I wanted to explain the situation, bring all documentation, and get an honest assessment as to whether or not I should be concerned about this meritless suit -- could this potentially become a serious headache and attempt to just get me to spend a lot of money for a case that would, no doubt, be dismissed? Lee listened to me; he asked the right questions; and confirmed my assumptions that the other attorney threatening a lawsuit had no legal bearing to do so. I felt so much better after our consultation, at least knowing that 1) What I assumed was validated; and 2) If I receive further threats against this attorney, I know who to call and who will be able to help me put a stop to the nonsense and abuse to our legal system. The consultation with Lee was worth every penny!

Very rarely does any judge sustain a demurrer. A demurrer says a complaint is not grounded in law…read moreand should be dismissed outright. In this case, unable to handle getting dumped by his ex, Plaintiff - Mr. Atchuthan Sriskandarajah (an attorney himself) - filed a defamation complaint against his ex & two other parties. The complaint was rather stupid and had very little substance. Mr. Lee Berlik represented the Defendants and absolutely crushed the Plaintiff. In fact, during discovery, when the Plaintiff realized that the case was backfiring on him, it was hilarious to see the Plaintiff cave in so quickly from his original request of $2.5 million down to 10,000 dollars. In the end, Plaintiff did not get even a penny & his case didn't make it past the demurrer. Plaintiff even tried going to the supreme court but the supreme court did not even want to listen to such a stupid complaint. I know enough about defamation law to tell a good attorney from a bad one. Lee is the best defamation attorney & knows the law inside out. I would highly recommend Lee!

Best business lawyers in town. I have had multiple issues with my business and they have been…read morequick, efficient and very friendly in assisting me getting my issues resolved. I would recommend them 100% to anyone looking for a lawyer!

So a year and a half after my original review....Kondori finally responds to me via private…read moremessage, and yet his response is completely condescending (which is probably why he didn't respond publicly). He takes no responsibility for the bad experience I had and told me the lady I spoke with - Ms. Moorad was not even an attorney. So basically she lied to me when I thought I was speaking with an attorney. He further tried to poke holes in my review without even getting the facts right. Hey buddy - instead of getting defensive and trying to imply I'm lying, why don't you show some customer service by finding out what happened and then seeking to address it instead of trying to deny everything. Terrible customer service yet again from this firm.